Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

WisconsinDoug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor submitted his report on September 4. "The harvest is in full swing here," Doug said. "We are shipping yellow onions in all sizes. Reds from Wisconsin are also available now, earlier than usual. Retailers are always excited to promote locally grown produce." read more

The Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. The winners were announced during a presentation. read more

To savor an experience that city life has now denied to most people, to be able to see firsthand what lies behind the fruit we buy at the supermarket, to find a unique opportunity to break away from the daily routine during a time of year that offers. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

This corresponds to an increase of almost five percent compared to the previous year (195 billion euros), as reported by the EHI Retail Institute. However, there was an inflation rate of twelve percent in food prices last year. The price-driven sales development leads to only read more

According to the report, around 30 farmers, owners of local food stores, European retailers, representatives of consumer organizations, environmental groups, financial institutions, and universities came together. read more

CEO of Central Food Group Stephane Coum has an impressive track record in the global retail industry spanning more than 30 years. The Frenchman's journey in retail started in his hometown in Brittany, where he worked at his local Leclerc hypermarket store on weekends. read more

Nowa Zelandia: Raport Komisji ujawnia poważne problemy w branży supermarketów. Komisarz ds. artykułów spożywczych Pierre van Heerden powiedział, że Raport maluje "niepokojący obraz" 25 mld dolarowego sektora spożywczego Nowej Zelandii, który charakteryzuje się rosnącymi marżami detalicznymi, utrzymującymi się wysokimi poziomami rentowności oraz ciągłymi. read more

In watermelon, there is a trend towards increasing segmentation of the product, especially in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channels, at the expense of large sizes. In melon, assortments are broader thanks to the introduction of new types and the promotion of excellent products. read more

The Turkish retailer Migros Ticaret has been recognized as the strongest grocery retail brand in Europe in the first-ever 'Top 50 Strongest European Grocery Retailers' report, compiled by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine and Brand Finance. The report evaluates the strength of the top grocery retailers in Europe... read more

Sainsbury's has announced that it will acquire 10 Homebase stores to convert them into new supermarkets. read more

The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to discontinue importing fruit this way. However, fruits like papayas, mangosteen, and others continue to have strong demand from quality-conscious European consumers, as noted by Lorenz Hartmann. read more

Selecta one is satisfied with the first season of its new LUCKY LIPS® carnation series, which was presented at the IPM in January. "Now that the retail sales season is over, we are pleased to report that the concept has been very well received across the board. read more

Rosyjskim producentom owoców apelują do sprzedawców o przyjęcie bardziej łagodnych standardów dotyczących wyglądu jabłek w tym roku. A. Shirinov, przewodniczący Stowarzyszenia Ogrodników ze Stawropola, zauważył, że nietypowe upały na Północnym Kaukazie spowodowały mniejsze jabłka, podczas gdy te z regionu Krasnodar są... read more

Rouge River Farms has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire True North Farms, a grower agent that serves wholesale and retail markets. The financial terms of this private transaction were not disclosed. Fresh produce plays a crucial role in our society, and as the market continues to grow, this acquisition will likely have a significant impact. read more

France: Auchan Retail appoints Guillaume Darrasse as new managing director

Auchan Retail has appointed Guillaume Darrasse as its new managing director, succeeding Yves Claude, who will continue as chairperson of the company. The appointment was approved by Auchan's new board, which includes Thibaut. read more

The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to stop importing fruit via air transport. However, fruits like papayas, mangosteen, and others are still in high demand among quality-conscious European consumers, as noted by Lorenz Hartmann. read more

There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more

The discount store Aldi has reintroduced an innovative way to attract customers to spend in its stores during the 2024 Paralympics. read more